Oral History: Doug Ashman, 2012 - 2017
Scope and Contents
Includes: two transcripts and recordings of interviews with Doug Ashman, Head Groundsman, 1961-1999, on his experiences of working at Churchill College including recollections of Reverend Cain, Major General Jack Hamilton, working practices and equipment in the grounds and gardens department, moving the trees planted by Sir Winston Churchill, and the sports pitches. Also includes cartoons of Doug Ashman, notes for his retirement speech and photos of Doug's retirement and the Duke of Edinburgh arriving at the College.
Dates
- Creation: 2012 - 2017
Biographical / Historical
Doug Ashman was Groundsman, then Head Groundsman from 1961-1999.
Extent
1 collection : 2 files plus digital objects paper and digital objects
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
'Born digital'. Created as digital file by Paula Laycock using HR dictaphone.
Existence and Location of Copies
A digital access copy and a printed version of the transcript are available.
General
The digital recording and transcript are stored on the Archives Centre V:drive.
Originator(s)
Paula Halson
Finding aid date
2013-06-27 10:12:08+00:00
Repository Details
Part of the Churchill Archives Centre Repository
Churchill Archives Centre
Churchill College
Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DS United Kingdom
+44 (0)1223 336087
archives@chu.cam.ac.uk